is for allele

One of the alternative forms of a gene that governs a characteristic (i.e. hair color).

is for biology

The generic area of science that Mendel studied when he was observing heredity in garden peas.

is for cross-pollination

A reproductive process in which pollen from one plant is transferred to the stigma of another plant

is for dominant

Describes the allele that is fully expressed when carried by only one of a pair of homologous chromosomes.

is for eight

The number of years it took Mendel to complete his experiments on heredity in pea plants (1856-1863).

is for F1 and F2 generations

F1 is the first generation of offspring obtained from an experimental cross of two organisms.

F2 is the offspring of the F1 generation.

is for genetics

The science of heredity and the mechanisms by which traits are passed from parents to offspring.

is for heredity

The passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring.

is for inherit

Physical features that offspring get from their parents.

See also: Heredity

is for Johann

The middle name of renowned scientist Gregor Mendel. Mendel discovered heredity and other things that have to do with genetics in the mid to late nineteenth century.

is for knowledge

Mendel's knowledge of statistics was valuable in his studies or heredity and genes in pea plants.

is for laws

The law of segregation states that the pairs of homologous chromosomes separate in meiosis so that only one chromosome from each pair is present in each gamete.

The law of independent assortment states that the genes separate independently from one another in meiosis.

is for molecular genetics

The study of the structure of nucleic acids and the functions and regulation of genes.

is for aNther

The male reproductive part of a flower.

is for observe

Mendel observed seven characteristics in pea plants during his study of heredity. The characteristics that he observed were plant height, flower position along stem , pod color, pod appearance, seed texture, seed color, and flower color.

is for questions

What is the importance of heredity and genetics? Who exactly was Gregor Mendel? When will I use this information?